April 27, the birthday of the old prince.

Shen Qing got up when he was old, and after getting dressed neatly, he went to Zizhuyuan to meet the princess and Xiao Yueli.

Today's banquet was different from the past, and it was set in the open-air Changqiu Garden.

Changqiu Garden was originally the place where the palace held banquets, but there were few heavy banquets in the past, and it was not used for a long time.

The garden is spacious and can accommodate thousands of people. To the east is a small pond with lotus flowers. To the west is a rockery. It is surrounded by flowers and plants.

There are hundreds of flowers in spring, mountains in summer are like blue, autumn is stacked with green and gold, and the winter solstice is snowy. All year round, the scenery is idyllic.

The old prince's table was placed at the top of the east. With him as the center, it extends out to the left and right, and rows of tables and chairs are neatly arranged.

On the left are the male dependents, and on the right are the female dependents.

There are signs for which table and who sits.

Next to the old prince, there is also a table, which is placed flat with him, which is reserved for the emperor.

Every year on the birthday of the old prince, as long as he is in Beijing, whether he does it or not, the emperor will come in person. Not once. More diligent than the Queen Mother.

Shen Qingru carefully inspected to make sure that there were no mistakes.

Actually, today is a dinner party, and it won't start until the unitary time. Shen Qingru got up early because she was a little nervous.

After all, today, all the civil and military officials of Da Xiao will come, as well as the emperor and the queen mother. It's normal to have a weak heart.

Eat casually at noon. As soon as the time passed, people came one after another.

It was still Xiao Ran and Xiao Zhuo who greeted the guests at the door. The other three masters are still in the barracks and will not come back until later.

Xiao Yuan had to take some time out to prepare for his birthday in previous years. With Shen Qingru this year, there is no need to worry about anything. If it hadn't been for Shen Qingru reminding him in the morning, he would probably have forgotten about this stubble.

The prince is no better. His birthday gift was prepared with the help of the great housekeeper.

It's like the third master, who has been preparing congratulatory gifts for the old prince since half a month ago. Even the fourth master, who has always been honest, has taken a lot of thought to listen to Xiao Yueyao. It's still the fourth wife, Tuo Jiang's family, and she got a good jade chess.

Shen Qingru secretly complained to Xiao Yueli, although the old prince didn't care, he couldn't be so perfunctory. Two unscrupulous descendants.

Shen Mingru and Duchess Ning Guo did not come over today. Shen Mingru was diagnosed as pregnant two days ago. The Duchess of Ning Guo was so happy that she was not allowed to go anywhere, for fear of accidentally bumping into it. He also stayed at home to take care of Xiao Ningheng.

For Duchess Ning Guo, nothing is as important as Shen Mingru and the baby in her belly now. Ning Yunchu had to go to the back. And she doesn't care if it's a man or a woman, she already has a grandson anyway. It would be nice to have a granddaughter. Shen Mingru's pregnancy was very smooth.

The palace used to be Gonglan out to socialize, but this time it was replaced by the princess. Everyone was surprised and hurriedly accosted. Shen Qingru was quieter here.

Gong Lan looked at the lively situation on the princess's side, and her heart bubbled with jealousy. She had been sick for many days, and she was not well yet. I made it through today. She won't give up such a good opportunity to show her face to the princess completely, so she has to come out to brush up her sense of existence. Otherwise, these people who praise the high and step on the low will not know where to forget her.

She thought about making some situation today and adding to the princess's troubles. It's a pity that I didn't dare to be found out. Gong Ling's lessons from the past are still there, so let's be stable.

"Sister Qingru." A soft, joyful voice came.

Shen Qingru turned around, he was the county lord of Weixi. smiled and greeted him. only to find that beside the county lord of Weixi, in addition to Princess Mo, there was also a solemn and elegant woman.

In his thirties, he has a goose egg face, slender eyebrows, a beautiful posture, and a resolute and resolute look in his eyes. It doesn't match its soft appearance, and it's even more exciting.

Shen Qingru had a guess in his heart. Sure enough, I heard the county lord of Weixi introduce: "This is my mother's concubine." ”

Shen Qingru had heard of the name of the Nanyang County Lord a long time ago, and this was the first time he had seen it. At the beginning, the city was full of wind and rain, even if more than ten years have passed, there will still be a lot of fingers and fingers in the place where the county lord of Nanyang appeared. Even if it's not her fault, she is still out of line and alternative in the eyes of others.

Shen Qingru admired her guts and courage.

From the moment he entered the door to the present, the county lord of Nanyang has always had a calm smile. Occasionally, there are malicious glances looking at me, but they are not affected in the slightest. Shen Qingru looked at it and liked it even more.

The county lord of Nanyang also knew about Shen Qingru for a long time. The county lord of Weixi whispered in her ear all day long, how Qingru sister was, she was very curious when she heard it, and she had long wanted to meet her in person.

"I've seen Princess Xiao." The lord of Nanyang wanted to salute. In terms of level, Shen Qingru is higher than her.

Shen Qingru hurriedly stopped, not to mention that she had a good time with the county lord of Weixi, but she also had a good impression of the county lord of Nanyang. What's more, she is much older. "Farewell, county lord. I am the same sister as Weixi, and the county is not disgusted, just call me Qingru. ”

The smile of the county lord of Nanyang deepened a little, and said, "Then I will be disrespectful." ”

Shen Qingru said: "I have long wanted to visit the county lord, but I don't have time, and I am afraid of disturbing the county lord." Shen Qingru This is not a kind word, she really wanted to pay tribute to this strange woman for a long time, and today she finally saw the deity. immediately turned into a little fan, and almost asked for an autograph.

The county lord of Nanyang said with a smile: "If you have time in the future, you will often come to the palace to play." I often talk about you. ”

The county lord of Weixi stuck out his tongue. The little face was red with excitement. Because of the relationship between the county lord of Nanyang, many young ladies of the family are reluctant to play with her. There were a few good ones in the past, and when she saw the lord of Nanyang, she secretly looked at it, and although the disgust in her eyes was well hidden, she could still see it. Later, the county lord of Weixi stopped playing with those people.

Although he felt that Shen Qingru was not this kind of person, the county lord of Weixi was also very apprehensive. She was afraid that Shen Qingru would look down on the Nanyang County Lord like others, and she didn't want to lose Shen Qingru's friend. It's been a struggle.

This banquet was mainly held by Nanyang County, and the county lord of Weixi did not stop him. It's just that I secretly thought in my heart that if Shen Qingru was really the same as others, then it would be fine, just when she was blind again.

Fortunately, Shen Qingru did not disappoint her, except for the surprise at the beginning, there was no other emotion. And vaguely recognizable, some joy and adoration? Lord Weixi blinked, feeling that it was okay to be happy. Worship must have been her mistaken.

took the three of them to their seats and talked with them again. Because there were new guests coming, Shen Qingru left.

The county lord of Weixi tugged on the sleeve of the county lord of Nanyang and whispered: "Mother, how is it?" I'm not wrong. Sister Qingru is different. ”

The county lord of Nanyang touched her hair lovingly, and said softly, "You have made a good friend." ”

The county lord of Weixi was ostracized because of her relationship, and the county lord of Nanyang knew it. Even so, she never regretted her decision.

Princess Mo also said: "It is said that it is better to meet than to hear people, and it was rumored before that Princess Xiao was so unbearable." I met a few times before I realized that the rumors were misleading. Much better than those two. I don't know how this rumor came out. Princess Mo looked at Nunu in front of her. Shen Wanru and Shen Ningru walked hand in hand.

Shen Wanru, as the wife of the prince of the Ming Mansion, came with the Duchess of Ming. As for Shen Ningru, Gu Qingxuan asked her to come because she wanted her to be close to Shen Qingru. Gu Qingxuan didn't know that the relationship between the two was so bad, and under Shen Ningru's deliberate guidance, Gu Qingxuan thought that the two were very friendly.

Before coming, the eldest princess of Zhaoyang knocked Shen Ningru. It's nothing more than telling her not to say what she shouldn't say. In fact, even if Shen Ningru was asked to say it, she didn't want to. It's one thing to be humiliated in the Gu Mansion, it's another thing to let Shen Qingru see the jokes. She wants to make others think how favored she is.

Wearing a luxurious embroidered gold peony pattern satin trimmed skirt, she wears a complete set of gilded dotted emerald jewelry. Shen Ningru had a graceful posture and a decent smile.

These things were given to her by the eldest princess last night. In order to go out and meet people today, dress up well.

The eldest princess herself did not come. Xiao Yuan's father and son are more favored than her, and the specifications of the Gu Mansion cannot be compared with the Wangfu. She didn't like to come to the palace very much.

Shen Wanru saw that Shen Ningru was gorgeous, and said enviously: "Sister, brother-in-law is so good to you." The Duchess of Mingguo went to talk to someone else, and Shen Wanru followed Shen Ningru to her seat.

There was only one Shen Ningru from the Gu Mansion, and she represented the eldest princess, so Shen Ningru's seat was quite high.

Listening to Shen Wanru's words, Shen Ningru felt aggrieved, and had to smile on her face, so she pretended to be shy, and held the golden step on her head and said, "This is what Xianggong plugged in for me this morning." ”

Shen Wanru was even more envious, Ji Lingyuan was okay with her, but it was okay. In front of the Duchess of Mingguo and her subordinates, she was very gentle with her. When two people are alone, it's lukewarm. Many times, Shen Wanru has to take the initiative in sexual affairs.

knew that Gu Qingxuan was so good to Shen Ningru, and I heard that since they became relatives, Gu Qingxuan stayed at home to accompany Shen Ningru and rarely went out. Shen Wanru couldn't help but say, "If only Ling Yuan could be like my brother-in-law, he would accompany me every day." ”

Shen Ningru was like eating Coptis chinensis, and she couldn't tell if she was bitter. Gu Qingxuan didn't go out all day, but he didn't accompany her, but accompanied Yanhong's little slut!

When Shen Ningru went out this morning, Yan Hong still twisted her waist and posed in front of her, saying that she was too tired last night and couldn't go out today, so she had to let Shen Ningru come alone. Shen Ning is as leisurely as he is in the house, and it is good to go out for a walk often.

Shen Ningru almost couldn't hold back, and slapped that charming face. Don't look in the mirror, a prostitute still wants to participate in the old prince's birthday banquet, dream!

No matter how unwilling Shen Ningru was in her heart, she still had to cover up for Gu Qingxuan, "Yes." I urged him to go out, but he said he wanted to stay at home with me. I can't help it. ”

As he spoke, he covered his mouth with a handkerchief. There was a hint of shyness.

Shen Ningru's voice was not loud or small, and everyone sitting next to her heard it. Suddenly, everyone's eyes fell on her.

What a woman wants most is her husband's favor. Shen Ningru said it so well, everyone thought that Gu Qingxuan was going to learn from Ji Ruchuan, and the prodigal son turned back.